Nissan 370Z Forum  

Drop in K&N filter already showing improvement

So i put new K&N filters and i see 2mpg improvement on my z!! I know this because same highway, distance, curise control = 2 more mpg!! Im not so

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-19-2011, 11:34 AM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Seoul, Korea
Posts: 132
Drives: 40th Z
Rep Power: 14
wat2win is on a distinguished road
Default Drop in K&N filter already showing improvement

So i put new K&N filters and i see 2mpg improvement on my z!! I know this because same highway, distance, curise control = 2 more mpg!!
Im not so sure about response or power but i think well spent 80 bucks
wat2win is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2011, 11:38 AM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Cmike2780's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 5,059
Drives: slowwww
Rep Power: 29
Cmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by wat2win View Post
So i put new K&N filters and i see 2mpg improvement on my z!! I know this because same highway, distance, curise control = 2 more mpg!!
Im not so sure about response or power but i think well spent 80 bucks
I agree, and dyno results show reasonable improvements for 80 bucks.
__________________
[09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R]

Cmike2780 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2011, 12:05 PM   #3 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Posts: 308
Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto
Rep Power: 15
2004YZFR1 is on a distinguished road
Default

Do you mind if I ask were you can get two K & N filters for 80 bucks?

Thanks
2004YZFR1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2011, 12:19 PM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Cmike2780's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 5,059
Drives: slowwww
Rep Power: 29
Cmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond reputeCmike2780 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I got mine from Stillen, but there was a sale at the time.
__________________
[09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R]

Cmike2780 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2011, 12:59 AM   #5 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Seoul, Korea
Posts: 132
Drives: 40th Z
Rep Power: 14
wat2win is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2004YZFR1 View Post
Do you mind if I ask were you can get two K & N filters for 80 bucks?

Thanks
Amazon.com
wat2win is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2011, 06:02 AM   #6 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Island_370's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Puerto Rico
Posts: 228
Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6
Rep Power: 16
Island_370 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by wat2win View Post
So i put new K&N filters and i see 2mpg improvement on my z!! I know this because same highway, distance, curise control = 2 more mpg!!
Im not so sure about response or power but i think well spent 80 bucks
How old were the previous filters? Some of that might be the effect of just a new filter. I doubt all of it was a new filter, but just curious.
__________________
Autobahn Country Club (North and South Tracks), Blackhawk Farms, Grattan, Gingerman, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill, VIR and "The Ring"
Island_370 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2011, 10:50 AM   #7 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Red__Zed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: window seat
Posts: 28,940
Drives: Mostly on two wheels
Rep Power: 120
Red__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Probably because the new filters leaned out your AF ratios.
Red__Zed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2011, 06:45 PM   #8 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Posts: 308
Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto
Rep Power: 15
2004YZFR1 is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanks for the info on a good place to pick up the filters cheap.
2004YZFR1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2011, 12:29 AM   #9 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 170
Drives: 2011 370Z/Touring/Sp
Rep Power: 14
dirtrat is on a distinguished road
Default

69-7078TS - K&N 69 Series Typhoon Kits, Performance Intake Kit


That sucks! Unfortunately not street legal in California.
dirtrat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2011, 08:41 AM   #10 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Seoul, Korea
Posts: 132
Drives: 40th Z
Rep Power: 14
wat2win is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Island_370 View Post
How old were the previous filters? Some of that might be the effect of just a new filter. I doubt all of it was a new filter, but just curious.
my car only has 1680 miles on it
wat2win is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2011, 09:07 AM   #11 (permalink)
Base Member
 
BrickyardZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 123
Drives: 2010 40th Anniv
Rep Power: 15
BrickyardZ is on a distinguished road
Default

I'm ordering mine today from Stillen. Thanks Josh.
BrickyardZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2011, 10:02 AM   #12 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Brett@ImportPartsPro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 628
Drives: Nissans
Rep Power: 15
Brett@ImportPartsPro is on a distinguished road
Default

We've got the same price as Stillen

2009+ Nissan 370z K&N Drop in Replacement Filter
Brett@ImportPartsPro is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Epic Ricers showing off! Prosport Gauges The Lounge (Off Topic) 23 05-15-2010 02:57 PM
Nismo makes a showing in C&D spearfish25 Nissan 370Z General Discussions 28 08-01-2009 09:22 PM
Paint Improvement over 350? KManZ Nissan 370Z General Discussions 0 04-01-2009 06:35 AM
First Public Showing Of 370z In The UK Dash Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery 18 11-25-2008 03:07 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:20 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2